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Suggest you take the GI associate course to increase your value as a tech. Then there's the advanced course also. This will increase your value as a Tech. and also increse your wages because your are accredited. You can take it online at SGNA.org.

Many of our patients do the Miralax prep and do well with it. Ask for the Osmol Prep next time. It's in pill form and may be better tolerated for you.

yes, they can comeback or occur in the bile duct. An ERCP can be preformed to get rid of the stones.

Did anyone suggest a bowel regime that would keep you regulated and less constipated? You need to talk to your gastroenterologist or family practice about something that will work for you. Suggest you do high fiber and lots of fluids in the meantime.

We request that our patients also remove jewelry with the potential that we might use cautery. Did not think of partials with metal but we have them remove dentures or partials for EGD's anyway.

Anesthesia has been giving Propofol for about a year in our department. After watching several resp. depressions that included bagging, I know I don't want to give it. I trust they are well trained and want them to continue to take care of the patient.

I have been certified as CGRN, since 1992. Yes, it was a difficult test because I am not a good test taker. SGNA has a Certification Prep course that tells you how to study. CBGNA has a Study Guide for a nominal fee. It has information on how to prepare; 100 questions with answers and references. Also available, for nominal fees, are the ERCP and Esophageal Modules. You can obtain CEU's with these. They are set up as case sceniarios. You answer the questions and send in for the results. Also study the Core Corriculum; practice manual; and quiz the physicians. Your cohearts and your physicians are great sources. Hope this helps. You can either at SGNA.org. or CBGNA.org.

"We're all needed". I am a diploma nurse with a BSA(obtained some years later). I have practiced for many years. There is room for everyone and we need AD, Diploma, BSN, etc. for now and in the future. What you do after you graduate will make you the nurse you want to be. You have to willing to learn from those who have the hands on experience. Many hospitals have a mentoring program so look for one that will give you guidance and direction. Share your knowledge with others. I may not have a BSN but I can find someone to help me when I need the details or can direct me to a resource. It's a continuous learning process. When you stop wanting to learn, it's time to move on.